Port-au-Prince, Haiti – A severe security breach has shaken Haiti’s aviation infrastructure after two commercial aircraft sustained bullet impacts during their landing maneuvers at Toussaint Louverture International Airport on Sunday, January 26, 2026.
In an official joint communiqué, the National Civil Aviation Office (OFNAC) and the National Airport Authority (AAN) confirmed that both aircraft, operated by ZED Airlines S.A., came under direct fire while executing their final approach. The alarming incident prompted immediate deployment of emergency and rescue services to the scene.
Technical assessment teams are currently conducting comprehensive evaluations to determine the full extent of damage and ensure operational safety before authorizing any resumption of flights. National security authorities have been alerted and have launched a full-scale investigation to identify the perpetrators behind this dangerous assault on civilian aviation.
The aviation authorities vehemently condemned the attack, emphasizing that such acts endanger the lives of passengers and crew members while compromising the security integrity of Haitian airspace. Emergency protocols have been activated to establish a reinforced security system around airport infrastructure.
This critical incident has resulted in the suspension of all flights through Haiti’s sole operational international connection, significantly impacting vital transportation links including the family reunification program between Haiti and Brazil.